ASU Post-Baccalaureate BSN 2015 - Welcome

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Hello everyone!

My name is Alex, and I am nearing completion of the 2014 Post-Bacc BSN program at Arizona State University (ASU). I had created a thread last year regarding the application and admissions process, and classmates from the 2013 rotation were very receptive and helpful for us - so I wanted to return the favor to the incoming class!

If you all have any questions regarding any part of the process or curriculum, let me know! I'll also notify the classmates for their input.

Finally got my email! Woohoo! Now the fun part begins. Best of luck to everyone :)

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Hello, everyone! I have also recently applied to the PBCNP. My score is just above last year's average, but I am still very anxious about whether I will be accepted or not. I am hoping everything goes smoothly :) I got my confirmation e-mail and today I received the e-mail for Information and Coursework Review... which means we are just one step closer to finding out.

Good luck to all!

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I also received a review email today!

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Specializes in orthopedic, geriatrics.

I got my email too, hopefully we're getting close to knowing! I would really like to give my work as much of a heads up as I can if I need to!

To any current students, how do you feel about working during the program? If I get accepted my work wants to give me a part-time position but I'm not sure how hard it would be to juggle. I really don't need the money too badly but I would like to keep my foot in the door at Banner (my current employer) to get a job after graduation. Also, what does a typical schedule look like? Are you on campus most of the day or are there gaps between classes? Thanks for your help!

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The program is very accelerated and difficult , but you could work part-time. Several students in our class work, but it does make things tougher. Keeping your foot in the door at Banner would be worth it though. You never know what the market will be like when you graduate and any 'in' you have will be great. Especially if your work is offering to keep you part time, I wouldn't quit unless things got too out of hand!

There really isn't a typical schedule. Classes usually aren't back to back, but we normally didn't have more than a couple of hours between. Plan on making this program a full-time job plus studying pretty much every night. That isn't to say you won't have time for fun, but there is a lot expected of you outside of class. Between classes, assignments, online class/modules, lab, and clinical you will be busy. In the spring and summer you'll be on campus more than in the fall, if they keep the schedule the same as ours.

Waiting is the worst part! I hope you all find out soon!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Alright everyone,

A year ago today, I received my acceptance in the mail. I am not sure how the review process is working for your group, but you should all be getting word soon. Let us know your results!

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Specializes in orthopedic, geriatrics.

I just talked to them and they said we won't know for another WEEK or later!! It's through e-mail this year too so you think it would be faster! grr!

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The review email said we should hear the week of the 27th. I'm so anxious!

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Does anyone know how many people applied this round?

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No idea how many applied. Anxiously awaiting to know if we got in or not. Next week can't come soon enough!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Has anyone heard about their results yet? I would hope they would email you all today if they promised you the week of the 27th!

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Specializes in orthopedic, geriatrics.

STILL nothing! Getting a little ridiculous at this point! I have a lot to plan and no time to plan for it!

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